Executive Director, Head of Biologics IP

General Description:

BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing, global, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer. Likewise, BeOne Medicines Legal and Compliance is building a team based on excellence, collaboration, and ongoing development to support BeOne Medicines mission.

We are seeking an experienced IP counsel to join our growing in-house IP legal team to serve as a leader of our Biologics IP team and support BeOne Medicines R&D, business development, and commercialization efforts as we further our vision to develop and commercialize molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. This position will report to the Vice President, Intellectual Property and lead a global team of IP attorneys and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead an IP team in the US and China primarily focused on biologics portfolio to build and maintain a strong intellectual property portfolio to support the Company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts.

• Serve as a strategic partner and IP thought leader for the Company’s senior leaders in discovery, research, manufacturing, and development on patent, regulatory data exclusivity, trademark, and other intellectual property issues.

• Support corporate development, business development and research collaborations, including due diligence assessments, advise on contract drafting and negotiation, and alliance management.

• Monitor patent trends and case law developments in the US and major markets and adjust IP strategies; advocate positions important to BeOne Medicines in matters concerning IP government and regulatory policy.

• Conduct patent and prior art search, competitive landscape analysis, patentability, and freedom to operate analysis.

• Review draft publications and presentations.

• Provide litigation support, including validity and non-infringement analysis.•

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position has managerial responsibilities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school; admitted to USPTO, and at least one state bar.

• Advanced degree in biological sciences, Ph.D. preferred

• At least 15 years or relevant experience in biopharmaceutical intellectual property practice with at least 7 years of in-house experience in pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

• Supervisory experience preferred, including leading and managing IP attorneys and professionals.

• Deep understanding of global biopharmaceutical patent law, regulatory data protection, regulations and best practices in the US and other major markets.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and strong understanding of drug discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of biologics, small molecule and other types of drugs.

• Experience and skill at drafting patent applications and responses to patent office actions, and proven track record of patent portfolio development.

• A demonstrated ability to collaborate, as well as to work independently, balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high level of professionalism.

• Ability to understand complicated laws and regulations and translate them into practical, business-oriented legal counsel.

• Ability to handle confidential and proprietary information, and to exercise discretion and judgment.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and be reliable and responsive.

• Ability to be flexible and willing to accept new responsibilities as needed.

Travel : Up to 10%

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.